Job 9:2-4
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
2 “Indeed I know that this is so;
but how can a mortal be just before God?
3 If one wished to contend with him,
one could not answer him once in a thousand.
4 He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength
—who has resisted him, and succeeded?—
Job 9:2-4
Good News Translation
9 (A)1-2 Yes, I've heard all that before.
But how can a human being win a case against God?
3 How can anyone argue with him?
He can ask a thousand questions
that no one could ever answer.[a]
4 God is so wise and powerful;
no one can stand up against him.
Footnotes
- Job 9:3 He can ask … answer; or Someone could ask him a thousand questions, and he would not answer.
Job 9:2-4
New American Standard Bible
Job 9:2-4
New International Version
2 “Indeed, I know that this is true.
But how can mere mortals prove their innocence before God?(A)
3 Though they wished to dispute with him,(B)
they could not answer him one time out of a thousand.(C)
4 His wisdom(D) is profound, his power is vast.(E)
Who has resisted(F) him and come out unscathed?(G)
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